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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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