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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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