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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? 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 in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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