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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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