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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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