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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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