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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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