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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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