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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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