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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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