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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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