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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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