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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology enable humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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