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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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