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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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