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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning enable humans all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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