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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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