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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand these open education endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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