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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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