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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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