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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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