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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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