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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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