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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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