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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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