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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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