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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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