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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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