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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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