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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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