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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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