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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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