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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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