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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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