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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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