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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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