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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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