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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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