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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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