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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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