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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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