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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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