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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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