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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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