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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Benin to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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