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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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