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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key 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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