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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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