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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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