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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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