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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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