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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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