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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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