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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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