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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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