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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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