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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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