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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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