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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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