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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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