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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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