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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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