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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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