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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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