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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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