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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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