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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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