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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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