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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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