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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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