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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses 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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