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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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