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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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