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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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