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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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