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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Nigeria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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