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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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