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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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