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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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