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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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