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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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