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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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