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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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