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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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