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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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