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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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