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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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