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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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