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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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