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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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