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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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