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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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