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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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