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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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