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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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