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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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