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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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