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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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