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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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