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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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