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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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