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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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