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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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