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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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