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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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