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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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