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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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