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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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