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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education