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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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