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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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