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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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