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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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