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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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