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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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