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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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