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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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