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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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