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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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