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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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