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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better grasp these open education endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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