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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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