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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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