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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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