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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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