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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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