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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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