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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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