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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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