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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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