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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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