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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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