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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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