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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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