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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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