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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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