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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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