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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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