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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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