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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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