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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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