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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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