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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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