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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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