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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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