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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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