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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-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 participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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