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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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