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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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