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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Chad to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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