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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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