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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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