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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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