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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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