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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in digital education technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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