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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students 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 massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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