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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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