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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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