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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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