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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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