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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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