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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guadeloupe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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