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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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