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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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