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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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