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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores 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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