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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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