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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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