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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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