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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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