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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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