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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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