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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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