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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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