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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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