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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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