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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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