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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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