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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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