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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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