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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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