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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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