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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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