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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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