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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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