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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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