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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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