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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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