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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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