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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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