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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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