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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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