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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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