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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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