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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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