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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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