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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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