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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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