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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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