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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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