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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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