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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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