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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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