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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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