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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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