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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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