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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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