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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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