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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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