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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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