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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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