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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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