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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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