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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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