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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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