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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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