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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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