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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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