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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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