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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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