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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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