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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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