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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also explores 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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