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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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