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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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