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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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