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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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