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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What 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 in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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