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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the key 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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