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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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