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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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