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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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