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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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