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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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