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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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