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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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