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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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