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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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