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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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