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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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