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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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