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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning 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 organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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