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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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