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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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