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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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