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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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