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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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