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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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