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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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