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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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