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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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