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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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