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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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