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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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