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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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