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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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