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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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