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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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