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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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