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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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