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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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