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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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