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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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