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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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