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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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