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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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