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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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