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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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