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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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