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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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