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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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