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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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