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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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