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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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