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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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