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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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