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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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