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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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