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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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