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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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