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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malawi to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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