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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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