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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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