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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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