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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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