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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education enable people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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