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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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