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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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