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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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