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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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