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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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