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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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