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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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