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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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