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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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