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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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