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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major 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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