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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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