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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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