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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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