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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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