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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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