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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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