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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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