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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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