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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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