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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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