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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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