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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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