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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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