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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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