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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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