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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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