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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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