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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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