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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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