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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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