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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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