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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering students all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with 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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