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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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