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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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