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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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