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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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