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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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