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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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