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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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