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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators 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 online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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