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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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