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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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