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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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