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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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