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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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