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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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