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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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