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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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