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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Niger to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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