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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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