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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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