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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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