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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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