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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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