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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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