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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major 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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