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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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