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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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