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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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