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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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