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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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