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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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