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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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