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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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