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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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