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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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