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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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