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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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