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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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