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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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