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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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