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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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