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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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