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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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