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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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