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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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