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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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