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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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