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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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