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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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