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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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