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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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