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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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