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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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