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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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