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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources