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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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