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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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