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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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