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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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