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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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