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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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