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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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