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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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