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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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