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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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