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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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