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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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