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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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