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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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