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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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