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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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