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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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