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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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