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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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