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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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