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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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