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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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