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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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