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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Mozambique to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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