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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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