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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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