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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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