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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What 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 organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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