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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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