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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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