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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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