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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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