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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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