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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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