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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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