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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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