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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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