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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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