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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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