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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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