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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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