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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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