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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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