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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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