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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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