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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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