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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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