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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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