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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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