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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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