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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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