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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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