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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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