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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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