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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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