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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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