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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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