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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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