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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What 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 institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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