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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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