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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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