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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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