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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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