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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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