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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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