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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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