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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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