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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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