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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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