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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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