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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines 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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