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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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