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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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