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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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