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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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