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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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