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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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