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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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