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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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