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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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