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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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