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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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