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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education