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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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