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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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