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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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