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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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