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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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