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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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