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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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