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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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