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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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