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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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