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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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