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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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