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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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