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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational experiments. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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