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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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