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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing 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 assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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