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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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