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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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