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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning are enabling people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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