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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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