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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key 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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