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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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