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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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