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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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