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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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