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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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