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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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