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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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