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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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