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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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