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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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