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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the 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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