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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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