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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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