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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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