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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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