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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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