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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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