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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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