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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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