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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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