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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. The latest evolvements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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