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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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