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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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