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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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