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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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