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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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