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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the 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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