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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key 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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