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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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