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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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