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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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