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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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