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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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