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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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