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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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